Ex-Disney star Bridgit Mendler accidentally checked a box on a college application—now she's running a startup because of it
Publishing timestamp: 2024-02-21 17:11:42
Summary
Bridgit Mendler, former Disney Channel star, is now the CEO of Northwood Space, a space startup that aims to mass-produce ground stations for space satellites. The company has received $6.3 million in funding from various venture capital investors and has employees with experience at top aerospace companies. Mendler's background in anthropology and technology has prepared her for this new career path.
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Keywords: space technology, bridgit mendler, entrepreneurship, entertainment, career change, walt disney co, ceo,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/21/how-bridgit-mendler-went-from-disney-star-to-space-startup-ceo.html